Sr. Staff Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting and Compliance, is an important position within our Finance team.  This individual will participate in the quarterly and annual financial reporting process for Equinox and our other brands as well as perform certain tasks in the monthly closing process, assist in the preparation for investor calls and audit committee meetings, and assist on ad hoc research projects as they arise.

The individual will have a strong knowledge of GAAP accounting and technical concepts, including, but not limited to, share-based compensation, business combinations, revenue recognition, lease accounting, goodwill and fair value of various equity and debt instruments.

The candidate will be able to develop and maintain smooth, cooperative working relationships with all levels in the Company. This individual will be eager to learn, organized and possess excellent communication skills.

This position will report directly to the Manager of Financial Reporting & Compliance and work with a Staff Accountant at the Company’s corporate office at 1 Park Avenue, New York, New York.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform key functions in the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, including assistance in preparation of quarterly and annual reports, appropriate materials for investor calls, audit committee meetings and board of director meetings

Must be able to understand the intent and provide meaningful information to the users of the financial statements

Assist in preparation of quarterly share-based compensation calculations and maintaining stock option program agreements/records for numerous plans

Perform key functions in the consolidation process

Assist in ensuring financial reports are compliant and contain appropriate disclosures

Assist with the monthly and quarterly investor and bank reporting requirements, including detail review of schedules prepared and final reports to be issued.

Research technical accounting guidance and prepare analysis, as directed by supervisors

Assist the finance team in working with external auditors during the annual audit and quarterly reviews by preparing schedules and providing supporting documentation

Coordinate annual audit and quarterly review activities with external audit team including managing the internal calendar of accounting deliverables

Assist with the quarterly valuation process on Equinox Group and its affiliates share prices with our 3rd party valuation team

Participate in preparation of management’s discussion and analysis including key metrics of the business.  Reach out to key partners within the business to ensure accurate and up to date information is included in our reporting

Respond to inquiries from supervisors on a timely basis

Prepare ratios and other types of analytics to assist users of the financial statements, when needed

Able to work and partner effectively with other departments, such as General Counsel, People Services, Accounting, Payroll, Tax, Accounts Payable, and Treasury

Will report directly to a CPA, so will have opportunity to gain experience hours if a CPA candidate